By Ebriku John Friday Cross River State Commissioner for Housing, Dr Mrs Beatrice Igwe has visited the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Hon Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, in Abuja the nation’s capital city. Dr Mrs Beatrice Igwe during the close door meeting with the Honorable Minister highlighted the mandate of her ministry and the vision of the Cross River State Governor, Sen Prince Bassey Otu encapsulated in his People First Agenda, and used the opportunity of the visit to seek the support of the Federal Government in addressing housing deficit…
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C’River Education Commissioner, Sen Odey Frowns At Laxity, Lateness Of Teachers, Students
…Pays unscheduled visit to GGSS Big Qua Town Calabar, reads riot act to defaulters Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Dr Stephen Odey had on Thursday paid an unscheduled visit to Government Girls’ Secondary School Big Qua Town, Calabar, the State capital city, where he frowned at the laxity and lateness of teachers and students. Sen Odey, who arrived the school premises at about 8.02 am, met the Principal of the school, Mrs Arit Ota Onaga, and 15 teachers out of 49 teachers. It was also discovered that out…
Read MoreUnveiling The Ordained “Chartered Orator” Of APC
On the 15th day of March, 2024, the Forum of APC State Chairmen were at the Presidential Villa Abuja to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. Although it was reported to be the first meeting of the No. 1 citizen with State chairmen but the meeting was well attended by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Sen Kashim Shettima GCON, The National chairman and National Secretary of APC, the Chief of staff to the President, Minister of Information and other senior government officials and distinguished…
Read MoreFCT APC Decries Wike’s Lopsidedness Appointments, Abandonment Of Party
By Ebriku John Friday Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the FCT have rejected the appointments of Chairman and Commissioners of the FCT Civil Service Commission and Coordinators of some critical Agencies and other appointments made by the Hon. Minister of FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike on Tuesday. In a press statement issued by the Convener, Comrade Abdulwahab Ekekhide and made available to newsmen in Abuja today, called for urgent attention to redress the lopsidedness and abandonment of the APC in FCT. Comrade Abdulwahab Ekekhide said that the Hon.…
Read More2024: Use Virtues Of Ramadan To Aid Devt, Eba Tells Muslims
By Ebriku John Friday The Cross River State Chairman of the ruling All progressives Congress (APC), Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, JP, has urged Muslim faithful in Cross River State to infuse the virtues and spiritual benefits of Ramadan including love, peace and justice to their daily living as these will contribute to the development of the State. In a message circulated on social media by his media wing, the Plug Media to mark the beginning of this year’s Ramadan, Eba said that this year’s Ramadan was coming at a time…
Read MoreIWDs 2024: Grace Ike Seek Lobby Of NASS To Ensure Passage Of Gender-Based Bills
…Tasks Women not to waiver by challenging injustice, discrimination …says Women needs to support each other to succeed The Vice Chairman, Correspondent Chapel Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Chapter, Comrade Grace Ike on Monday called for intensive lobby of members of the National Assembly in the bid to ensure the passage of gender-sensitive laws which seek to protect and promote the rights of women in all spheres of Nigerian Society. Comrade Grace Ike who is also the Chairman of the House of Representatives Press Corps gave the charge in…
Read MoreAnti-Corruption Crusaders Fault Social Media Campaign Against NIMASA DG
…says malpractice in whistleblowing, becoming a threat to a just society A coalition of civil society groups has called for an immediate end to sponsored social media campaigns against Dr Bashir Jamoh, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency. Under the umbrella, National Coalition of Anti-Corruption Crusaders (NCACC), the groups lamented that Jamoh is being targeted for his honesty, transparency and accountability. According to a communique co-signed by Dr Abimbola Tolu, Chinonso Emmanuel, Rasheed Kazeem and Okewu John, the coalition said the aim is to dent the well-aimed…
Read MoreTriangle Media International Award Second Edition to hold in London
….Outstanding Nigerians to receive Face of Africa Leadership Award Triangle Media International Award, a prestigious event aimed at celebrating individuals and corporate organizations from Nigeria and Africa who have excelled in both public and private endeavors, is set to take place in May 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The announcement was made by Otunba Femi Salako, the Publisher of Triangle Media, who emphasized the significance of recognizing outstanding achievements within the African community. The forthcoming event promises to be a grand affair, serving as a platform to honor those who…
Read MoreGov Otu Assures Justice Eneji-led C’ttee Of Giving Late Dr Wayas State Burial
By Ebriku John Friday Cross River State Governor, Sen Prince Bassey Otu has assured that the late former Nigeria Senate President, Dr Joseph Wayas would be given a state burial. Governor Otu, who gave the assurance while playing host to delegation of The Who is Who Forum of Northern Cross River State in Calabar, regretted the delay in the burial of the elder statesman. The group’s delegation led by the burial committee Chairman and former Chief Judge of Cross River State, Justice Maurice Eneji, has in attendance the Convener of…
Read MoreSecurity Architecture, Armed Forces Under Tinubu More Proactive Now – Coalition
The Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for its proactive, coordinated and strategic approach to tackling insecurity. The Coalition, which made this known in its quarterly appraisal report of security, described the appointment of Gen Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff and other security chiefs as a masterstroke. In the report co-signed by Dr. Joyce Ogwu and Abubakar Ibrahim, the Coalition also hailed the Defence Chief for his coordination of the Armed Forces to meet the nation’s security needs and challenges. The report further…
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